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Remaining new Saabs up for Web auction

November 27, 2012

Three 2011 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Independence Editions will be sold at the KVD Auction. Photo by KVD

Swedish auction house KVD Auction will sell the last 68 Saab vehicles owned by the company as part of its bankruptcy deal. Everything must go, including a handful of 2012 models never sold, along with a few special editions like the 2011 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Independence Edition.

The Independence Edition was made in 2011 to celebrate Saab's first year as an independent car manufacturer. The intention was to produce 366 examples of the car, but production was stopped due to bankruptcy. Today, according to KVD, there are only 38 examples in the world.

Also up for sale is a selection of 18 new 9-5 SportCombis as well as 29 9-5 models, including the last car produced in Trollhättan. Only 30 SportCombis were produced and 54 9-5s.

“Saab has always had a unique position on the international market and many customers have had a long and loyal relationship with the brand,” said Per Blomberg, business area manager of KVD. “Now that the last ever cars that were produced by Saab Automobile AB are coming up for sale, we expect interest from Saab enthusiasts all over the world.”

Of the last 700 Saab 9-4X SUVs built, 10 are in the KVD Auction, including chassis No. 1 for the European market. Additionally, one of the three existing Saab 9-3 SportCombis in Sky Blue is crossing the block, as is the 300-hp Saab 9-5 Aero that was used as a company car by Victor Muller.

The auction ends on Dec. 16. Go to www.kvdauctions.com to bid and to find out more info on individual lots.